CVE-2021-38515
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.25%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38515 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by denial of service. This affects R6400v2 before 1.0.4.98, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.98, R7900 before 1.0.3.18, and R8000 before 1.0.4.46.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by denial of service. This affects R6400v2 before 1.0.4.98, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.98, R7900 before 1.0.3.18, and R8000 before 1.0.4.46.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netgear | R6400 Firmware | < 1.0.4.98 |
| Netgear | R6700 Firmware | < 1.0.4.98 |
| Netgear | R7900 Firmware | < 1.0.3.18 |
| Netgear | R8000 Firmware | < 1.0.4.46 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38515?
Certain NETGEAR devices are affected by denial of service. This affects R6400v2 before 1.0.4.98, R6700v3 before 1.0.4.98, R7900 before 1.0.3.18, and R8000 before 1.0.4.46.
How severe is CVE-2021-38515?
CVE-2021-38515 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38515?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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